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shopping

/ˈʃɒpɪŋ/ · verb

Meaning

  1. To visit stores or shops to browse or explore merchandise, especially with the intention of buying such merchandise.
  2. To purchase products from (a range or catalogue, etc.).
  3. To report the criminal activities or whereabouts of someone to an authority.
  4. To imprison.
  5. To photoshop; to digitally edit a picture or photograph.
  6. The process of buying goods or services, or searching for those suitable to buy.
  7. Recently bought goods.
  8. An area's combination of stores and other infrastructure and products available for people who want to shop.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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